Low Sodium Mini Meatballs And Sauce For Kids Food

MINI MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl or mixer, thoroughly mix the beef, pork, breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, eggs, garlic, onion and some salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Shape into meatballs and place on a foil-lined shallow baking pan. Bake 30 minutes for medium or 25 minutes for bite-size. Stick toothpicks in the finished meatballs to serve as an appetizer.

MEATBALLS AND SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients for the meatballs and mix thoroughly.
• Shape into 1-1/2-inch balls.
• Place on a foil lined cookie sheet and bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes.
• Drain well on paper towel!
• Meanwhile heat sauce ingredients in a large frying pan, stirring to mix; add meatballs and toss to coat; simmer covered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

LOW SODIUM MINI-MEATBALLS AND SAUCE FOR KIDS

Steps:

• Process oatmeal until coarse powder (like dried breadcrumbs).
• Remove from processor.
• Place turkey, eggs, onion, spices and ground oatmeal into processor, and with metal blade, process until blended.
• Mixture should be firm enough to roll into balls.
• In a large saucepan, bring broth to simmer. Add water as needed to accommodate all meatballs.
• Roll meat into small balls (1 inch in diameter) and drop into broth, and cook for 10 minutes or until done.
• For sauce, mix tomato paste and water with a whisk until blended.
• Add all other ingredients and mix.
• Heat through, and serve with meatballs and pasta.